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Higher Degrees by Research Orientation Briefing

Higher Degrees by Research Orientation Briefing. By Dr Koh Chong Lek Sub-Dean, Higher Degrees (Research) Office of Graduate Studies and Professional Learning 5 August 2013. Good Evening. C ongratulations. Dr Koh Chong Lek Sub-Dean Higher Degrees (Research) GPL, NIE, NTU.

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Higher Degrees by Research Orientation Briefing

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  1. Higher Degrees by Research Orientation Briefing By Dr Koh Chong Lek Sub-Dean, Higher Degrees (Research) Office of Graduate Studies and Professional Learning 5 August 2013

  2. Good Evening Congratulations Dr Koh Chong Lek Sub-DeanHigher Degrees (Research)GPL, NIE, NTU

  3. Higher degree students in NIE Higher degree students in NIE as of August 2013*: 1,793 Aug 2013 intake: 185 PhD: 12 MA/MSc: 11 * Includes August 2013 Research & Coursework intakes (as of July 2013)

  4. Outline of the briefing

  5. TAC Libris SSC CeL Head Deputy Head HDR Coordinator GSO, NTU OAAS Graduate Studies & Professional Learning Office of Academic Administration and Services

  6. GPL (Level 3, Block 7) • Higher Degree Programme GPL: Dean Prof Paul Teng Associate Dean (HD) Prof Christine Goh Sub-Dean [HD (R)] Dr Koh Chong Lek • Chang-Tan Wey Ling (Head/GPL Admin & SM) • Cindi Chiam LH (PM) • Sharon Low (PM) • Noor Azizah Bte Mokhtar (SPE) • Joanne Lee SY (PE) • Nurhasni Binte Khamis (PE)

  7. Important contacts

  8. Important contacts

  9. Information sources

  10. Student handbook Student Handbook on Higher Degree Programmes by Research • Go to http://www.nie.edu.sg/Study@NIE (Tab)  NIE Portal Guides and Policies HandbooksGraduate Programmes Student Handbook (Higher Degree by Research)

  11. Important procedural matters

  12. Examination matters Grade Point Average (GPA) System Examples:

  13. Examination matters • Term Grade Point Average (TGPA): an average of all courses in any term of study • Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): an average of all courses up to the time of calculation of the GPA Minimum TGPA/ CGPA: 3.00 (B-) Masters 3.50 (B) PhD

  14. A research student’s progress path • Submit thesis for examination • Fulfill course requirements • Pass PhD oral exam • Pass CF/CV exercise • CF = confirmation, CV = conversion

  15. Fulfill course requirements

  16. Fulfill course requirements • Poor academic performance in coursework • TGPA below the required grade point: Academic reminder • TGPA below the required grade point for twoconsecutive terms of study: Termination

  17. Pass confirmation/conversion exercise Note: If a student fails to pass at any of the above stages, he/she will have to withdraw from the programme. • CF = confirmation, CV = conversion

  18. Examinations

  19. Academic progress • Many important details & deadlines to remember • Write thesis • Notify thesis submission • Submit thesis/plagiarism check • Revise thesis • Matriculate • Take courses • Read • Do • Prepare annual reports • Prepare CF/CV document • Initiate CF/CV • Give CF/CV seminar • Form TAC • PhD oral exam • Revise thesis • Bind thesis • Submit thesis • CF = confirmation, CV = conversion • Be proactive & responsible

  20. Important web page An important web page to look for information and forms • Go to http://www.nie.edu.sg/Study@NIE (Tab)  NIE Portal Academics Graduate Programmes

  21. Academic progress checklist • Please diligently fill up this “Checklist” throughout your higher degree research candidature • Keep a “Record of Meetings/Discussions with Supervisor & Co-supervisor” • Initial Target Setting Report for New Masters/PhD Student – please complete & submit it to GPL within ONE MONTH of registration

  22. Student-supervisor (co-supervisor) relationship • Supervisor, mentor, friend • A lengthy personal & professional relationship • Includes • selecting a research topic • planning the research • identifying and acquiring the necessary resources • managing the project • actively conducting the research • carrying out the literature review • analysing and interpreting data • writing the thesis • defending it • publication of the thesis • writing a reference letter, helping to find a position

  23. Student-supervisor (co-supervisor) relationship • Supervisor, mentor, friend • A lengthy personal & professional relationship Maintain a good relationship Independence

  24. TAC PhD – Thesis Advisory Committee • To provide critical guidance to PhD students during their candidature at NTU • To monitor student progress and provide timely advice for every PhD student

  25. HDR students’ personal code of conduct

  26. Academic integrity/dishonesty Use Turnitin, anti-plagiarism software

  27. Academic integrity/dishonesty Academic dishonesty • Do not commit acts of academic dishonesty. • Such acts constitute serious academic misconduct. • You will be subject to strong disciplinary actions. • NIE Portal → Academics → Graduate Programmes → NIE Academic Integrity Framework • NIE Academic Integrity Framework • E-briefing on Plagiarism and Referencing

  28. Ethics clearance • If research involves human subjects, must apply for ethics review & approval from NTU IRB • Must NOT start data-collection before given ethics clearance • Plan and apply for ethics clearance early!(Discuss this with your supervisor) • NTU IRB (Institutional Review Board) guidelines and forms available on the IRB website: http://research.ntu.edu.sg/GuidelinesnForms/Pages/default.aspx*Requires log in

  29. Approval fromDAC, MOE • To collect data from schools, must apply for approval from Data Administration Centre, MOE • Plan and apply for approval early!(Discuss this with your supervisor)

  30. HWG702 • HWG702 University Teaching for Teaching Assistants • Full-time PhD students required to take up and pass HWG702 before confirmation (Those with relevant teaching experience may apply for exemption)

  31. Tips for succeeding as an HDR

  32. Tips for succeeding as an HDR

  33. Recognizing research by HDR students Dean’s Commendation for Research • Recognizes excellence in research amongst NIE HDR students • Nomination: a publication based on your approved research in NIE • (in an international refereed journal or • a refereed chapter in the book of a leading international publisher)

  34. Briefings/Talks • GPL’s talks/briefings • NIE Graduate Student Day • PhD oral examination • Please attend • Interact

  35. Enjoy your stay at NIE, NTUSuccessful completion of your HD MA MSc PhD Thank You & Good Luck http://convocation.ntu.edu.sg/InformationforGraduates/Pages/ColourofHoods.aspx

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